Las grandes estructuras del Renacimiento y el Barroco

Produced by the government program Pueblos Magicos (Magic Towns) is designed for the sustainable preservation of the cultural and architectural patrimony of 17 traditional and picturesque colonial towns, promoting the tourist attractions and urban benefits of places like: San Cristobal de las Casas, Parras, Comala, Taxco, Real de Catorce, Izamal and Patzcuaro among others.Many exceptional color photographs. .

This series was the winner of the American Institute of Architects' prestigious "Award for Excellence in International Book Publishing". Each volume in this series is introduced with an essay on the architect, and a chronological or stylistic presentation of their most outstanding buildings and projects. No other series provides such a complete and concise summary of the world's leading architects' works. The volumes are fully illustrated in black-and-white with photos and project renderings.

In the introduction to Bordados decorativos para el hogar, Caroline considers certain points essential for successful hand-stitching such as the choice and use of color and fabric. She advises how to seek inspiration from threads, buttons, picture frames, and scraps of lace or old greetings cards. The book includes a wide variety of projects, such as making pictures and window dressings. A practical section that covers stitches and techniques, templates and suppliers is also included. Whether you are a begninner or an experienced sewer, this book will inspire you to create beautifully...

Cuando hablamos de casas unifamiliares, sondeamos en las arquitecturas que se producen en la pequeña dimensión, en la esfera de lo íntimo, donde las leyes que rigen esas arquitecturas tienen más que ver con la relación con el habitante, el lugar o la construcción, que con los aspectos disciplinares de la profesión. Y estas relaciones se hacen patentes al casi no existir intermediación entre el arquitecto y las personas a las que va dedicado su trabajo que se establece sobre consideraciones basadas en el mutuo entendimiento. En general, identificamos a nuestros más admirados...